Psychological safety has become one of the most popular leadership buzzwords in recent years. But is it enough on its own?

Inspired by Amy Edmondson’s recent Harvard Business Review article, executive coach and author LaTonya Wilkins explores the six most common misconceptions about psychological safety — and what leaders can do to move beyond them.

LaTonya also shares exciting news about the second edition of her award-winning book Leading Below the Surface, coming this fall, and gives three practical tips for keeping psychological safety alive in your organization.

• Why psychological safety isn’t about being “nice” or avoiding accountability
  

• The difference between safety and job security
  

• How safety drives performance and collaboration, not the opposite
  

• Why everyone — not just senior leaders — can create safety
  

🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why psychological safety isn’t about being “nice” or avoiding accountability
  

• The difference between safety and job security
  

• How safety drives performance and collaboration, not the opposite
  

• • Why everyone — not just senior leaders — can create safety

  
  

  • Three practical ways to make psychological safety last
    

  
  

• 🔗 Resources & Links

  • Official Podcast Hub: leadingbelowthesurface.com
    

  • HBR Article: What People Get Wrong About Psychological Safety by Amy C. Edmondson & Michaela J. Kerrissey
    

  • LaTonya’s Article: The Relationship Between Psychological Safety and Accountability
    

  • Change Coaches on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/change-coaches
    

  • LaTonya Wilkins on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/latonyawilkins
    

  • Coaching Below the Surface Program: changecoaches.io/coaching-below-the-surface/